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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.16, 259.34 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.16, 259.34 and 168.04 is: 251.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.16 : 259.34 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.16/259.34 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.16x = 259.34 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.16x = 43,579.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,579.49/173.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.67

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